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D.C., Maryland, and Virginia have recently passed many new pieces of state legislation in the area of employment law. A common theme that has emerged in each new regulation or statute is an employee-friendly approach. Hiring a trusted employment law attorney can be beneficial when understanding this sometimes complex topic. See below for some key issues to watch out for as a local employer:
Non-Compete Provisions in Washington, D.C.
On January 11, 2021, the D.C. council approved proposed legislation known as the
(the “
Non-compete Ban Act”). The bill, with a couple of exceptions, states that “[a] non-compete provision contained in an agreement that was entered into on or after the applicability date of this title between an employee and an employer shall be void as a matter of law and unenforceable.” The Non-compete Ban Act bars Washington, D.C. employers from requiring that employees sign a non-compete agreem